Nigerian football has another rising star to celebrate as Abdulmuiz Adeleke was crowned the Golden Boot winner of the 2026 WAFU B U-20 Championship in Côte d’Ivoire, becoming the first Nigerian male player to claim the official tournament’s top-scorer award.
Sports247 reports that Sporting Supreme FC forward enjoyed a remarkable campaign with the Flying Eagles, establishing himself as one of the standout attacking players of the competition and playing a key role in Nigeria’s run to the final.
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Adeleke’s goalscoring exploits began in the group stage, where he found the net four times, including an impressive brace against Ghana. His consistent performances in front of goal continued as Nigeria progressed through the tournament, with the young striker demonstrating composure, movement and an instinctive ability to find scoring positions.
His form provided Nigeria with an important attacking outlet throughout the championship and further underlined his potential as one of the country’s emerging young forwards.
Although Nigeria’s campaign ended in disappointment with a 4-1 defeat to Burkina Faso in the final, Adeleke’s individual achievement provided a major positive for the Flying Eagles.
The Golden Boot represents a significant milestone not only for the youngster but also for Nigerian football, as Adeleke becomes the first Nigerian male player to win the official WAFU Zone B U-20 Championship Top Scorer award.
For Sporting Supreme FC, the achievement also highlights the importance of grassroots and academy football in producing talents capable of competing at international level. Adeleke’s progression from the domestic scene to becoming a leading scorer at a regional youth championship is another example of the pathway available to young Nigerian footballers who combine talent with consistency and hard work.
The award could also serve as an important stepping stone in Adeleke’s career as he looks to attract greater attention from clubs and scouts both within Nigeria and abroad.
While the Flying Eagles will reflect on what might have been after missing out on the championship trophy, Adeleke can look back on the tournament with considerable pride.
At just the beginning of what promises to be an exciting career, the Sporting Supreme FC forward has already etched his name into the history of Nigerian football. His next challenge will be to build on this breakthrough, continue his development and translate his impressive youth-level performances into sustained success at senior level.
